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Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week despite inflation concerns?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dave Mattingley. Economists say they expect the Federal Reserve to announce a quarter point cut in interest rates this week. It would be the Fed's first rate reduction in nine months. Despite ongoing concerns about elevated inflation, the central bank is expected to lower rates over concerns about the slowing job market. The labor department says employers in the US added twenty two thousand jobs in August. President Trump is among those planning to attend a large scale memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk Sunday in Arizona, NPR's Joe Hernandez reports.
The political organization Kirk founded, Turning Point USA, said the memorial service would be held in Glendale, Arizona. The event is set to take place at State Farm Stadium, which has the capacity to hold over 60,000 people. Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Oram.
What details are known about the memorial for slain activist Charlie Kirk?
President Trump, who was friends with Kirk, called the activist death a quote, dark matter. moment for America. Authorities say the suspect in the killing, 22 year old Tyler Robinson, is being held without bail. Joe Hernandez, NPR News.
Another member of Congress says he won't seek another term on Capitol Hill, NPR's Luke Garrett has more.
Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCall tells ABC News he's leaving Congress.
It's been an honor to serve for over two decades uh in the Congress. Um I'm looking now for a new challenge.
This comes just days after fellow Texas GOP representative Morgan Latrell announced his departure from Capitol Hill.
Why is Texas Rep. Michael McCall retiring from Congress and what are his views on Trump and Russia?
McCall is the former chairman of the Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs Committees and known as a defense hawk. On Sunday, he called on President Trump to get tough on Russian President Vladimir Putin. McCall says he thinks Trump is quote waking up to this fact.
Don't think he's playing fair. I think he is manipulating the president as a KGB officer would.
With a tight margin in the house, McCall says he's going to serve the remainder of his term. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.
New York Governor Kathy Hokel is endorsing Zohran Mamdani to be the next mayor of New York City. In a New York Times opinion piece, Hokel says she and Mamdani don't agree on every issue.
How is Governor Kathy Hochul influencing the New York mayoral race by endorsing Zohran Mamdani?
But the governor says she and the Democratic Socialists do agree on the importance of addressing the lack of affordability across the state and in the city. Former governor Andrew Cuomo and current New York Mayor Eric Adams are also running, as is Republican Curtis Sleewong. Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar has died at the age of seventy nine. His family says the two term Republican governor died of complications related to his treatment for pancreatic cancer. Edgar was first elected governor in nineteen ninety. He supported Kamala Harris in last year's presidential election through the group Republicans for Harris. This is NPR News. Calmer weather has returned to southeastern Utah, where several homes were destroyed by tornadoes over the weekend.
The National Weather Service says two tornadoes touched down in San Juan County on Saturday afternoon.
Who are the first‑time Emmy winners and what shows did they win for?
No injuries were reported there. Forecasters say tornadoes in that part of Utah are rare. Several first time nominees were winners at last night's Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, NPR's Neta Ullaby reports.
Emmy newcomers included Katherine Lenasa for playing a good natured charge nurse on HBO's hospital show The Pit, and Jeff Hiller as a sweet natured best friend on somebody somewhere on the same network.
Thank you to HBO for putting a show about sweaty middle-aged people on the same network as the sexy teens of Euphoria.
Other first time winners included two actors on the Apple Plus show Severance. Britt Lauer won for Best Lead Actress, and Trammel Tillman became the first black man to win best supporting actor for drama.
Аз мама восей. Look at God.
What are the circumstances surrounding former boxer Ricky Hatton's death?
Another first-timer, 15-year-old Owen Cooper, who won for Best Supporting Actor in the Netflix series Adolescence. He's one of the youngest Emmy winners in history.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week despite inflation concerns?
0:01–1:02
2
What details are known about the memorial for slain activist Charlie Kirk?
1:02–1:42
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Why is Texas Rep. Michael McCall retiring from Congress and what are his views on Trump and Russia?
1:42–2:19
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How is Governor Kathy Hochul influencing the New York mayoral race by endorsing Zohran Mamdani?
2:19–3:14
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Who are the first‑time Emmy winners and what shows did they win for?
3:14–4:02
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What are the circumstances surrounding former boxer Ricky Hatton's death?
4:02–4:38